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Sunday, November 15th, 2026
W Exchange Ave &, S Peoria St (41st Street & Halsted Ave.), Chicago IL
5K
34–47°F · some rain risk
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2025
53–68°F
dry
2024
44–53°F
dry
2023
42–61°F
dry
2022
34–37°F
rain
2021
26–35°F
dry
2020
36–54°F
rain
2019
22–42°F
dry
2018
28–35°F
rain
2017
33–50°F
rain
2016
40–56°F
dry
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34°F at the start.
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About this race
Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run
Date: November 15, 2026
Location: W Exchange Ave & S Peoria St (41st Street & Halsted Ave.), Chicago, IL
Event Overview
- Join Us: Participate in the Annual Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run/Walk!
- Community Focus: Celebrate community, health, and tradition with the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council!
- Starting Point: Historic Union Stockyards Gate (41st Street & Halstead Ave)
- Route: Through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood
Who Can Participate
- Inclusive Event: Fun for the whole family!
- Join the Community: Experience a festive atmosphere.
Race Packet Includes
- Commemorative T-Shirt: Receive a race t-shirt*
- Timed Bib: Each participant will have a bib for timing.
- Medal: All finishers will receive a medal.
Shakeout Run
- Date: November 14th
- Organizer: Daily Routine Run Club and Trinity Squad Fitness
- Time: TBD
Post-Race Treats
After crossing the finish line, enjoy post-race treats including coffee, champurrado, tamales, and pan dulce — the perfect way to warm up and celebrate with the community!
Important Note
*Please note: If you registered after Friday, October 30, 2026, your registration does not include a race t-shirt.
Special Thanks
Thank you to Juan Carlos (Instagram: juan_el_deflin) for the video footage!
¡Únete a la Carrera/Caminata Anual de Pavo de 5K en Back of the Yards!
- Fecha: 15 de noviembre de 2026
- Lugar: W Exchange Ave y S Peoria St (41st Street & Halstead Ave.), Chicago, IL
- Inscríbete aquí
Descripción del Evento
- Punto de inicio: El histórico Arco de los Union Stockyards (41st Street & Halstead Ave.)
- Recorrido: A través del Parque Industrial de los Stockyards y vecindarios cercanos
- Quiénes pueden participar: ¡Diversión para toda la familia!
Paquete del Corredor Incluye
- Camiseta conmemorativa: Camiseta del evento*
- Número con chip de cronometraje: Para cada participante.
- Medalla: Todos los que crucen la meta recibirán una medalla.
Carrera de Activación
- Fecha: 14 de noviembre
- Organizador: Daily Routine Run Club y Trinity Squad Fitness
- Hora: Por confirmar
Antojitos después de la Carrera
Al finalizar la carrera, disfruta de deliciosos antojitos como café, champurrado, tamales y pan dulce — ¡la manera perfecta de celebrar en comunidad!
Nota Importante
*Tenga en cuenta: Si se registró después del viernes 30 de octubre, su inscripción no incluye la camiseta de la carrera.
Agradecimientos Especiales
Gracias a Juan Carlos (Instagram: juan_el_deflin) por las imagenes de video!
Course map
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